[Exercise 1] Anatomy Terms

Question 1

Plane that runs longitudinally and divides body into right and left parts.

Answer 1

Sagittal plane

Question 2

Plane that runs longitudinally and divides the body (or organ) into anterior and posterior parts.

Answer 2

Frontal plane (Coronal plane)

Question 3

Plane that runs horizontally, dividing the body into superior and inferior parts.

Answer 3

Transverse plane

Question 4

Plane that runs horizontally, dividing organs into superior and inferior parts.

Answer 4

Cross sections

Question 5

Plane that runs longitudinally and divides body into equal left and right parts.

Answer 5

Midsagittal plane (Median plane)

Question 6

Term meaning “above”

Answer 6

Superior

Question 7

Term meaning “below”

Answer 7

Inferior

Question 8

Term meaning “front”

Answer 8

Anterior

Question 9

Term meaning “back”

Answer 9

Posterior

Question 10

Term meaning “toward the midline”

Answer 10

Medial

Question 11

Term meaning “away from the midline”

Answer 11

Lateral

Question 12

Term meaning “toward the head”

Answer 12

Cephalad (cranial)

Question 13

Term meaning “toward the tail”

Answer 13

Caudal

Question 14

Term meaning “backside”

Answer 14

Dorsal

Question 15

Term meaning “belly side”

Answer 15

Ventral

Question 16

Term meaning “nearer to the trunk or attached end”

Answer 16

Proximal

Question 17

Term meaning “farther from the trunk or attached end”

Answer 17

Distal

Question 18

Term meaning “toward or at the body surface”

Answer 18

Superficial

Question 19

Term meaning “away from the body surface”

Answer 19

Deep (Internal)

Question 20

This body cavity contains two cavities: one within the skull and the other within vertebral column.

Answer 20

Dorsal body cavity

Question 21

This body cavity contains two cavities: one within the rib cage and the other inferior to it.

Answer 21

Ventral body cavity

Question 22

This cavity is located within the rib cage and is separated by the diaphragm.

Answer 22

Thoracic cavity

Question 23

The thoracic cavity contains which organs?

Answer 23

Heart and lungs

Question 24

This cavity is inferior to the diaphragm and can be subdivided into two smaller areas.

Answer 24

Adbominopelvic cavity

Question 25

The superior cavity in the abdominopelvic region.

Answer 25

Abdominal cavity

Question 26

This cavity is partially enclosed by the pelvis.

Answer 26

Pelvic cavity

Question 27

The abdominal cavity contains which organs?

Answer 27

Stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs.

Question 28

The pelvic cavity contains which organs?

Answer 28

Reproductive organs, bladder, and rectum

Question 29

This cavity is enclosed by the skull.

Answer 29

Cranial cavity

Question 30

This cavity is enclosed by the vertebral column.

Answer 30

Vertebral cavity

Question 31

The cranial cavity contains which organs?

Answer 31

Brain

Question 32

The vertebral cavity contains what?

Answer 32

The spinal cord